Reflexology - relax and let your feet do the talking!

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a holistic therapy that uses massage and pressure to specific points on the feet to balance the whole body. The theory behind Reflexology is that different points on the feet and lower legs correspond with certain areas in the body. The reflex point for the shoulder, for example, is the small pad under the little toe and if a client has said they have very tight shoulders then I would expect to feel that tightness in that part of the foot. As a therapist, when you find areas out of balance you then pay particular attention to those areas during the treatment. Reflexology aids relaxation, helps to release tension, can improve mood, aids sleep and improve wellbeing. 

Lots of people when they first come for an appointment worry about their feet and always apologise for them, but I am being honest when I say I haven’t had a pair of feet put me off yet! Another common thought is that people will find the treatment ticklish, and I think people are really surprised that it doesn’t tickle at all and even those with the most ticklish feet relax within seconds of the treatment beginning.

Some clients come for a treatment for an existing issue whether it be stress, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal issues or general aches and pains, and others come for their general wellbeing. The majority of my clients will come every 4-6 weeks for a treatment, sometimes it will be more regular to start with, but it depends on the client and what works best for them. Other clients may come more sporadically when they feel like they need to relax, switch off and destress. I have seen a big increase in the number of clients over the past year who have come along and said that their companies are investing in employee wellbeing and so they can have a course of something like Reflexology reimbursed by their company. I think it is fantastic to know that many employers are really taking wellbeing so seriously.

The Treatment

When you first come for a treatment I will complete a consultation form with you to understand a bit about your lifestyle and any pre-existing medical conditions. The treatment itself is 1 hour and I like to start with some relaxation techniques. I will then work all the reflexes on the foot in a particular sequence, feeling for any areas that feel out of balance and working to balance them. At the end of the session I will talk through with you anything that I felt was out of balance and you should leave feeling totally relaxed! I offer treatments from my treatment cabin in Liphook and have designed it so that it creates a feeling of calm and tranquillity. My clients often say they have the best nights sleep after a Reflexology session!

I am a full member of the Association of Reflexologists which means that I had to obtain a certain level of qualification initially and then I also undertake a number of hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) each year.  I also have to follow the Associations Code of Practice and Ethics. During the past year the AOR have provided us with risk assessments for treating during the COVID-19 pandemic and I follow a strict process to ensure that I am a COVID safe business.

I am very excited to have reopened my business on the 12^th April in line with the government guidance and I can’t wait to see all my clients. If you would like to have a chat about Reflexology in more detail and how it may benefit you then please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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